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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Tigris barb

Paracapoeta barroisi Lortet, 1894
Max Length
48 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tigris barb (Paracapoeta barroisi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 48 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paracapoeta barroisi
Authority
Lortet, 1894
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
48 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paracapoeta
Paracapoeta
Species
Tigris barb
Paracapoeta barroisi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Mouth opening transverse, almost straight. Postdorsal distance usually larger than the predorsal: 100-108% of this. Edge of dorsal fin almost straight. Sides with brownish spots irregularly arranged in the upper half of the body.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tigris barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
48cm
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Lortet, 1894

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